A diabetic client visits the health care facility for a fasting ...

[olgavictoria]

A diabetic client visits the health care facility for a fasting blood glucose test. How should the nurse ensure that the test is accurate?
 
  A) By modifying the diet to get the correct glucose level
  B) By withholding food and fluids to check the glucose level
  C) By asking the client to eat just an hour before taking the test
  D) By asking the client to perform light exercise before taking the test

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the dosage for a client as per the medication administration record. Which of the following precautions should the nurse always take when preparing medications?
 
  A) Ask another nurse to assist in preparing the medication.
  B) Avoid relabeling containers with missing labels.
  C) Check the label of the drug container once before administration.
  D) Transfer medications from large containers to small containers.

[lorealeza]

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
To check the glucose level of a diabetic client, the nurse should ensure that the client is withholding food and fluids to ensure the test's accuracy. Exercise is unnecessary to ensure accurate results.

Answer to Question 2

B
Feedback:
The nurse should avoid using medication from containers with missing labels because this eliminates speculating on the drug name or dosage. The nurse should work alone without interruptions and distractions to promote concentration, rather than asking another nurse to assist with preparing the medication. The nurse should check the label of the drug container three times before administration at various stages of preparing the dosage in order to ensure accuracy. Medication should not be transferred between containers in order to prevent mismatching contents.